Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Greece

Ieronymos said the Church encourages the Greek government to undertake diplomatic and other humanitarian initiatives to ensure the presence of ethnic Greeks and Orthodox Syrians in Syria

Despite opposition from within ruling ND party and other political quarters, the draft bill is expected to be tabled this month and achieve ratification

A proclamation to the faithful detailing the decision will be read out in all cathedrals and chapels holding services on Sunday.

The great feast of the Epiphany - known as Theophany in Greek - a major religious commemoration in the predominately Eastern Orthodox nation